RSF detains seven Egyptian ‘hostages’ in Sudan for over a year

A shocking revelation has come to light regarding seven Egyptian civilians held captive by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for over 16 months without any intervention from Cairo. The commander of the RSF, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, accused Egypt of aiding air strikes against his forces, escalating tensions between the two nations. The detained Egyptians, all hailing from Abu Shanab, Egypt, have been identified by their relatives.

The families of the captives have faced emotional turmoil, with demands for ransom adding to their distress. The captives, held hostage in undisclosed locations, have been subjected to poor conditions and blackmail by the RSF. Despite promises of action from Egyptian authorities, efforts to secure their release have yielded no results.

The plight of the detained Egyptians highlights the ongoing conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army, with the capital city of Khartoum as their battleground. The families’ appeals for help have reached the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yet no concrete solutions have emerged.

The situation remains dire as both sides engage in a brutal conflict, leaving innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.